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Worcester MA 01607 · License #P-259752 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
Children's Records
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
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Infection Control/Hand Washing
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Disposition: No
Disposition: Yes
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1 child's file had an expired first aid emergency medical consent and release form, off site consent form, transportation plan and developmental history.
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Violation
Attendance in the PS classroom was not accurate; 16 children were present and only 15 children were signed in.
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At the time of the visit the chairs and tables in the I/T and PS classroom were too tall for the children; the children's feet did not touch the ground when seated at the tables.
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A round metal water pipe cover was sticking up out of the ground on the preschool playground posing a potential tripping hazard.
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The Infant Educator placed a child down on top of changing table paper that was wet from the disinfecting spray.
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Indoor Space
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At the time of the visit the following was noted: 1. A safety plug cover was missing from an outlet in the PS classroom. 2. Wooden shelving unit was not secured.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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Violation
New staff files were reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. 1 file was missing evidence of a physical exam and [REDACTED]
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
When observing the PS playground the following was noted: 1. Unidentifiable plant vegetation was growing though fence onto the playground. 2. Boards to the retaining wall/bottom of fence are sliding under the fence and into the playground. 3. Artificial grass is rolled up in piles posing a tripping hazard. 4. The roof to the little tykes playhouse is missing. 5. Stagnant water was found in toys/equipment behind the fenced in playground. 6. The board to the sandbox under the shade structure is unattached posing a hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. rolls of bulletin board paper and contact paper were found stored in classrooms (PS & PK) not secured and easily tippable. 2. An Educators purse was found stored on a cubby in the PS classroom accessible to children, she removed it immediately once brought to her attention.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Physical Space Paint
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Medication
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Indoor Space
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Violation
3 staff files were reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. i Educators staff information form and program orientation was incomplete.
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Violation
3 children's files were reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. 2 developmental histories were expired. 2. 1 child did not have evidence of a [REDACTED]
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Violation
1 Educator employed longer than 6 months did not have evidence of First Aid training.
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Violation
Wooden shelving units and Dramatic play furniture were not secured and potentially tippable.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Chipping/peeling paint was found in classrooms.
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Violation
When reviewing medications, the following was noted: 1. An [REDACTED]had expired 1/2023, the prescription label was dated 11/1/21 and that is only valid for one year.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
An Educator in the T/PS classroom did not clean the diaper changing surface correctly; she did not wash the table first with soap/water before disinfecting it.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.